Skype

I have seen Skype being posted on friend's blogs and always thought it was a cool thing to have but never proceeded in getting it. However, my brother, Steven and my sister-in-law, Kim followed through and set one up for my entire family. Now Elyse can talk and see her aunt, uncle and grandparents all the time. As you can see in the videos, she not only loves her Uncle Steven and Aunt Kim, she LOVES Skype just as much as Nate and I do.
A special thanks to Steven and Kim!

An Apple A Day

I feel like I have so much different things to post since I haven't had my computer in over a month. I have old and new pictures as well as videos. Hopefully I will be able to post something each day but I'm not making any promises.

As for this post...I don't enjoy giving Elyse snacks, but boy does she LOVE food. Well during last week, we all spent sometime at my Mom and stepfather's house. While there I was getting Elyse's stuff organized and came downstairs to my mom and Kim quickly putting a apple back in the bowl and having Elyse repeatedly say, "Apple". I then see the apple which has been nicely eaten and discover my daughter enjoys them whole. Nate and I allowed her to finish eating some and she was telling us how much she enjoyed it as you can see in the picture and video. Nate and I realized at that point we don't need to peel the skin off anymore.

Christmas Break

Nate, Elyse and I had the privilege of hosting my brother, Steven and his wife, Kim from December 23rd until January 2nd. We LOVED having them here, especially Elyse. She adores her Uncle Steven. She even would say "Steve" and "Kim" when she wanted their attention. It tended to sound very Russian, but still too cute. We spent much of the week playing with Elyse, celebrating Christmas, bowling, playing cards, going to the zoo, shopping, watching movies and talking. I really don't know where the 10 days went, but I know I miss them already. We look forward to seeing them again in just a few months!!!
Here are a few pictures that were taken throughout the week:
Thanks Steven and Kim for coming to see us and making our Christmas break a memorable one. We love you guys!!!

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...it's 2010!
Even though Elyse started 2010 asleep, Nate and I were blessed with having my brother and sister-in-law here to keep us awake. We spent the night having a tournment of games and laughing non-stop. In fact, we made it till 1 A.M., I don't remember the last time I was up till 1, but it was so worth it.

We hope you have a Happy New Years and many blessings come your way in 2010! We are starting off 2010 with a wonderful blessing in our home, our computer is back!!!!!

Merry Christmas!

We hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas! May you and your family rejoice in the day and celebrate the reason for the season.

The Life of an Elf

Tonight, Nate, Elyse and I joined Tom, Jenny and Aiden downtown to go through the Macy's Christmas Production of "The Life of an Elf". Last year just Jenny and I took the kiddos and Elyse missed it all because she was only 3 months and slept through it all. I was super excited to take her this year as well as Nate since he's never seen it. As we got to the entry way, Elyse looked up, said, "Oooooh" and had lots of smiles as shown in the picture below.

Then we walked through the door and this was Elyse's reaction the rest of the time. As parents Nate and I were disappointed, but we couldn't help the fact that Elyse was terrified of the freaky mechanical elves. Therefore, two years unsuccessful, maybe next year!

After Naps

I love when Elyse wakes up after taking a good nap. She is in the best moods and loves to be read to. Recently after her naps if we aren't in a hurry to do something, Elyse has decided she doesn't like being read and rocked to anymore; but would rather do it herself. She will sit there for a good five minutes reading her books and rocking. It gives me great hopes that she will LOVE her Christmas gift from Nate and I.

Computer is still broken if wondering :(